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>> reporter: the u.s. military is not the world's police force and will not engage in every crisis. but in the case of libya, he said conditions justified american military action. >> the president of the united states. >> reporter: speaking at the national defense university in virginia, the president said that moammar gadhafi was about to lay siege to the rebel city of benghazi. that was the tipping point in deciding to launch the air strikes. >> some nations may be able to turn a blind eye to atrocities in other countries. the united states of america is different. and as president, i refuse to wait for the images of slaughter and mass gaves before taking action. >> reporter: and while condemning gadhafi, the president reiterated that u.s. ground forces will not invade libya because the costs will be too high. >> to be blunt we went down that road in iraq. >> reporter: after the speech john mccain said that gadhafi should be taken out and the president didn't go far enough. if we tell gadhafi don't worry, i think that is encourage dog gadhafi. >> reporter: to answer critics who s
>> reporter: the u.s. military is not the world's police force and will not engage in every crisis. but in the case of libya, he said conditions justified american military action. >> the president of the united states. >> reporter: speaking at the national defense university in virginia, the president said that moammar gadhafi was about to lay siege to the rebel city of benghazi. that was the tipping point in deciding to launch the air strikes. >> some nations may be...
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. >> reporter: u.s. officials say there have been no reports of civilian casualties. but today, the head of the arab league criticized the international mission saying the strikes have gone beyond what the league support. >> what we want is the safety of civilians. civilians, not more deaths. >>> meantime prices at the pump continue to climb as the tensions continue in the middle east and north africa. a survey released today says a gallon of gas jumped 4%. the average price of gas nationwide is $3.57. that's 76 higher than it was a year ago. san francisco once again has one of the highest prices in the nation at 4:02 a gallon. in san jose it's three 3.98. >>> a a portion of the south harbor was reopened today. the rough weather caused officials to close it later in the day. >>> an update on the current situation in japan. including a new staggering death total. >>> and team mobile will be bought out by at&t. the deal would reduce the amount of national carriers from four to three. the purchase would give at&t 129,000 subscribers. >>> a new leader with a challenge. th
. >> reporter: u.s. officials say there have been no reports of civilian casualties. but today, the head of the arab league criticized the international mission saying the strikes have gone beyond what the league support. >> what we want is the safety of civilians. civilians, not more deaths. >>> meantime prices at the pump continue to climb as the tensions continue in the middle east and north africa. a survey released today says a gallon of gas jumped 4%. the average...
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and he outlined what more the u.s. is doing. >> we currently have an aircraft carrier in japan and another is on its way. we also have a ship en route there to assist as needed. >> the president's aides woke him up at 4:00 this morning to tell him the news about the quake. throughout the day he received briefings on the situation. >>> so can it happen here? could a mega quake send a wall of water crashing against the shore. as john fowler our science reporter determines is yes. >> reporter: it is an example that has happened many times off the northern california coast. experts say today said offshore north of the bay area the cascade yeah zone is capable of an earthquake ever every bit as big as japan's. >> when it happens it will be big and it will be devastating, tsunamis and shaking and a lot of people will feel it. >> reporter: the fault similar to japan's but busier averaging a mega quick every 350 years. the last one was 11 years ago. the quake would certainly be greater than today's likely inundating alameda an
and he outlined what more the u.s. is doing. >> we currently have an aircraft carrier in japan and another is on its way. we also have a ship en route there to assist as needed. >> the president's aides woke him up at 4:00 this morning to tell him the news about the quake. throughout the day he received briefings on the situation. >>> so can it happen here? could a mega quake send a wall of water crashing against the shore. as john fowler our science reporter determines is...
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. >> the u.s. general in charge of the assault insisted there is no attempt to provide cover for the rebels. >>> four new york time journalists were freed today. the journalists were released into the custody of the turkish ambassador. the four said they were threatened with death when they were first captured. >>> we're tracking a few showers, mainly in the south bay. but we have more significant rain headed your way. i'll tell you when that happens. >>> more evidence of weather, what bill martin just told us about this twister -- more evidence of wild weather. what experts told us just in the last hour about this twister. >>> and what bay area city just made a crucial decision involving billions of the dollars and a stadium for the 49ers. >>> new at 10:00, a vote in santa clara to start spending money on a new stadium for the 49ers before the money disappears. ktvu's heather holmes has more on today's special meeting. where the city council decided the fate of billions of the dollars. >> reporter
. >> the u.s. general in charge of the assault insisted there is no attempt to provide cover for the rebels. >>> four new york time journalists were freed today. the journalists were released into the custody of the turkish ambassador. the four said they were threatened with death when they were first captured. >>> we're tracking a few showers, mainly in the south bay. but we have more significant rain headed your way. i'll tell you when that happens. >>> more...
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many people along the west coast of the u.s. are starting to expression concerns about radiation crossing the pacific. it's unlikely any significant amount will reach the bay area. the simple reason is, there are a million cubic miles of atmosphere between here and japan. >> i think we can measure radiation, if it comes out, but we won't be able to measure health effects. we won't be able to see them. >>> despite what the experts say, some people here in the bay area are still taking precautions. sal castaneda tells us about the iodine supplement they're buying, and how the prices have skyrocketed. >> reporter: as the news worsens about japan's damaged nuclear power plants, concern in the bay area has led people to buy up iodine supplements. the pills, also known as ki have been flying off the shelves. >> just to be on the safe side. because i only have half a thyroid anyway. i had half of my thyroid removed. if there is really some big kind of meltdown, i'm just worried that, you know, winds are blowing west, and it's a global
many people along the west coast of the u.s. are starting to expression concerns about radiation crossing the pacific. it's unlikely any significant amount will reach the bay area. the simple reason is, there are a million cubic miles of atmosphere between here and japan. >> i think we can measure radiation, if it comes out, but we won't be able to measure health effects. we won't be able to see them. >>> despite what the experts say, some people here in the bay area are still...
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also today the chairman of the u.s. regulatory commission says radiation near the fukushima plant is extremely high and damage at one reactor and worse than the japanese officials have acknowledged. >> and janna katsuyama just returned hours ago from tokyo. she is here now live. but how are the people feeling there now? >> well, it is a difficult situation there. walking through tokyo, the trains and the stations and the airport, there wasn't really any signs of panic or chaos. but we did find many foreigners quietly leaving. driving from tokyo to hanita airport, there was hardly any traffic. gas is in short supply. and our tax driver told me how each fill-up is limited now to 20 litres, just 5.2-gallons. no telling, he says, how much gas he will be able to get tomorrow to make his living. deliveries are delayed leaving many stores with empty shelves. at hanita airport some elevators were shut down along with the electric walkways due to the nation's pour shortage. we found people trying to fly out of japan, including b
also today the chairman of the u.s. regulatory commission says radiation near the fukushima plant is extremely high and damage at one reactor and worse than the japanese officials have acknowledged. >> and janna katsuyama just returned hours ago from tokyo. she is here now live. but how are the people feeling there now? >> well, it is a difficult situation there. walking through tokyo, the trains and the stations and the airport, there wasn't really any signs of panic or chaos. but...
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the u.s. and british navies launched 112 cruise missiles to take out libyan iads or integrated air device sites. >>> moammar gadhafi predominantly lives in tripoli and that's where the most robust iads are. but the no-fly zone that we want to enforce encompasses east and west so we went after that first wave. >> a spokesman claims the missile attacks killed civilians. >> those killed mostly martyrs, women, children and older people. >> libya will try to defend itself according to section 1 of the united nations charter. >> reporter: president obama, who authorized the attacks, said the u.s. was acting with european and arab allies to stop moammar gadhafi's assault on his own people. >> make no mistake, today we are part of a broad coalition. we are answering the calls of a threatened people. and we are acting in the interests of the united states and the world. >> the thousands of moammar gadhafi supporters gathered for a rally outside the leader's military camp in tripoli. it is believed they
the u.s. and british navies launched 112 cruise missiles to take out libyan iads or integrated air device sites. >>> moammar gadhafi predominantly lives in tripoli and that's where the most robust iads are. but the no-fly zone that we want to enforce encompasses east and west so we went after that first wave. >> a spokesman claims the missile attacks killed civilians. >> those killed mostly martyrs, women, children and older people. >> libya will try to defend itself...
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military is already delivering supplies, u.s. rescue teams and nuclear experts are said to be working with japanese officials to provide assistance where they are needed the most. >>> the operators of the two nuclear pow power plants here in california say the ocean- side facilities are able to withstand large. the santa know pray plant is located in northern san diego county and the diablo county in the san luis obispo. they say it can withstand a magnitude 7 quake. diablo canyon can handle a 7.5 quake. diablo canyon is currently in the process of getting its license renewed. stay with us for continuing coverage, we'll bring you the latest developments from japan and the impact here in the bay area. >>> later this hour we'll go live to santa cruz where the harbor there remains closed after last week's tsunami. what we heard tonight about access to boats plus the outpouring of support from japanese victims from here in the bay area and how you can help. also, why an early warning system for,may still be years away from reality in
military is already delivering supplies, u.s. rescue teams and nuclear experts are said to be working with japanese officials to provide assistance where they are needed the most. >>> the operators of the two nuclear pow power plants here in california say the ocean- side facilities are able to withstand large. the santa know pray plant is located in northern san diego county and the diablo county in the san luis obispo. they say it can withstand a magnitude 7 quake. diablo canyon can...
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japanese food make less than 4% of all u.s. food imports. >>> scientists at uc berkeley and the epa say they are seeing trace amounts of radio active isotopes from the japanese nuclear incident here and in the bay area. researchers at uc berkeley believe the isotopes will decline in the next few days. >>> operators of the fukushima made progress today but also suffered set backs. tomorrow they hope to restart the cooling systems to the damaged reactors providing the pumps were not damaged by the tsunami. workers stopped working on the electrical system to pour water on the fuel rods. >>> executives of the tokyo electric power company went to shelters today and apologized to people for the nuclear plant leak. >>> and farther away from the nuclear complex, radiation levels dropped significant today. but officials added more foods to the list of tainted items. they say the amount of radiation is low and no longer an effect. >>> the work of burying the dead is under way in the north. a mass burial for 200 people, funeral homes and
japanese food make less than 4% of all u.s. food imports. >>> scientists at uc berkeley and the epa say they are seeing trace amounts of radio active isotopes from the japanese nuclear incident here and in the bay area. researchers at uc berkeley believe the isotopes will decline in the next few days. >>> operators of the fukushima made progress today but also suffered set backs. tomorrow they hope to restart the cooling systems to the damaged reactors providing the pumps were...
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the u.s. can provide and what's needed. a short time ago the head of international atomic agency for the japan crisis is extremely serious and requires international cooperation. >>> hundreds of people boarded buses to get to hundai about 60 miles from the nuclear plants. large sections of that area were damaged now some people fear radiation. some people don't believe the government's assurances about radiation. >>> and many people are leaving japan, but tonight we meet a pilot who is staying in japan. >> my wife is at home along with our two children. >> reporter: daper says after last week's earthquake his wife was afraid to stay in japan. so on wednesday, lewis' wife and kids boarded a plane. >> it was hard to get food. there were thoughts of power outages and so forth. it just became a more prudent decision to sent them back. >> reporter: dapper stayed behind. the california native is a pilot. dapper feels it's his duty, a public service to help keep the airplanes flying in this crisis to
the u.s. can provide and what's needed. a short time ago the head of international atomic agency for the japan crisis is extremely serious and requires international cooperation. >>> hundreds of people boarded buses to get to hundai about 60 miles from the nuclear plants. large sections of that area were damaged now some people fear radiation. some people don't believe the government's assurances about radiation. >>> and many people are leaving japan, but tonight we meet a...
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no major u.s. carriers have been charged. >>> government health officials tonightare warning mothers to- be about the potential dangers of painkillers. researchers have found the use of prescription strength codeine in the early stages of pregnancy doubles the risk of having a child born with a heart defect. the c -- cdc says there needs to be more research done on women with pregnancy. doctors should talk to their pregnant patients about the strategy. >>> it claims like a house fire claimed the beloved pet. when long beach firefighters entered the home that was filled with smoke on thursday they found the month(s) agoless body of a 10-year-old boxer in the bathroom. but it turns out the firefighters had a special breathing mask designed just for dogs and they managed to revive the pooch. >> it was like seeing my child there. it was devastating. >> it wasn't even making any kind of sound. >> when he was put on the stretcher, i did go over and call his name to let him know that i was there. >> the b
no major u.s. carriers have been charged. >>> government health officials tonightare warning mothers to- be about the potential dangers of painkillers. researchers have found the use of prescription strength codeine in the early stages of pregnancy doubles the risk of having a child born with a heart defect. the c -- cdc says there needs to be more research done on women with pregnancy. doctors should talk to their pregnant patients about the strategy. >>> it claims like a...
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. >>> and the u.s. coast guard says there was no cause for concern after a ship arrived in portland, after being in the area of the fukushima reactors for three days. it started the trip about 200 miles away from the damaged nuclear plant. the coast guard said that was too far to raise any red flags about radiation. the ship docked in long beach before coming to the bay area. all containers arriving in oakland are routinely scanned for radiation as part of homeland security measures. >>> and moving production to the united states because of the quake and tsunami. one plant that makes engines was badly damaged. so a facility in tennessee will likely be used to make them instead. nissan says that they have resumed production of concern cars. >>> and looking at the youngest quake victims, the team is donating five dollars for each remaining tickets sold to the game for unicef, they have the same for tonight's game. no word on how much they raised. fans also helped out by donating items in the collection bi
. >>> and the u.s. coast guard says there was no cause for concern after a ship arrived in portland, after being in the area of the fukushima reactors for three days. it started the trip about 200 miles away from the damaged nuclear plant. the coast guard said that was too far to raise any red flags about radiation. the ship docked in long beach before coming to the bay area. all containers arriving in oakland are routinely scanned for radiation as part of homeland security measures....
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but half the u.s. population will have a smart phone by the end of this year. >>> it's a message the officers to beware that anyone out there now is an instant reporter, a photographer, camera man. >>> a message with its roots in a nine minute video shot two decades ago. >>> i'll be back in about 10 minutes with the latest computer model and this one does show some rain for part of the weekend. i'll have the details. >>> and why apple is offering some refunds to apple owners. >>> opponents of gang injunctions at lake mary in oakland. it's part of a week of action against the injunction. organizers say not only are tay speaking out against the gang imjunctions but also against violence in oak ran. injunctions are not the answer to making city streets safer -- they say injunks are not the answer to making city streets safer. >>> in a statement, anthem tells us health care costs are rising faster than premiums. >>> working class families, a lot of them are middle class families with a 40% increase in the
but half the u.s. population will have a smart phone by the end of this year. >>> it's a message the officers to beware that anyone out there now is an instant reporter, a photographer, camera man. >>> a message with its roots in a nine minute video shot two decades ago. >>> i'll be back in about 10 minutes with the latest computer model and this one does show some rain for part of the weekend. i'll have the details. >>> and why apple is offering some refunds...
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. >>> the u.s. congress today pressed regulatory officials for answers on the safety of america's nuclear plants and their spent nuclear fuel rods. diane finestein said she recent live toured the canyon's power plant. she learned that spent fuel rods are stored in pools similar to those leaking radiation at the damaged japanese plant. one expert said that's common practice in the u.s. >> the pools are often housed in buildings with sheet metal siding like that in a storage shed. i have nothing against the quality of sears storage sheds but they are not suitable for nuclear waste storage. >> the head of the nuclear regulatory commission said at some u.s. plants spent rods are stored behind reinforced concrete walls. >>> a beautiful sunset after a warm day and temperatures near 90 tomorrow. our chief meteorologist bill martin has tomorrow's forecast in eight minutes. >> the storms are gone and the problems remain. coming up we will show you three homes suddenly sitting on the edge. [ music ] >> well s
. >>> the u.s. congress today pressed regulatory officials for answers on the safety of america's nuclear plants and their spent nuclear fuel rods. diane finestein said she recent live toured the canyon's power plant. she learned that spent fuel rods are stored in pools similar to those leaking radiation at the damaged japanese plant. one expert said that's common practice in the u.s. >> the pools are often housed in buildings with sheet metal siding like that in a storage shed....
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. >>> the u.s. supreme court upheld the right of a tiny anti- gay church to hold protests that many people find reprehensible. ktvu's rita williams with the group that holds military funerals. >> it gives me a place to come sit and think about the boys. >> reporter: the boys she think about is her son lieutenant ken ball lard 26 when killed in iraq almost seven years ago. >> ken was my onlied child. >> reporter: he is buried at arlington national cemetery. when she has visited she has encountered these anti-gay protestors from a kansas church. ♪ you are going straight to hell ♪ >> today the u.s. supreme court in an 8-1 ruling say they had the right to protest near military funerals spreading their belief that soldiers are dying because god is punishing the country for "the sin of homosexuality." the court said however the speech is protected by the first amendment. >> having your feelings hurt over words is not enough to shut up a speech. >> reporter: the father of schneider killed in iraq sued
. >>> the u.s. supreme court upheld the right of a tiny anti- gay church to hold protests that many people find reprehensible. ktvu's rita williams with the group that holds military funerals. >> it gives me a place to come sit and think about the boys. >> reporter: the boys she think about is her son lieutenant ken ball lard 26 when killed in iraq almost seven years ago. >> ken was my onlied child. >> reporter: he is buried at arlington national cemetery. when...
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unlike european leaders, the u.s. secretary of state today said regime change is a goal. >> we do believe that a final result of any negotiations would have to be the decision by colonel moammar gadhafi to leave. >> the problem is with moammar gadhafi you can't protect the civilians and leave moammar gadhafi in power. >> reporter: uc berkeley steve fish a regime change expert calls him a meglamaniac. >> could this be the extent that leads to change? it is possible but unlikely. >> reporter: the u.s. war ships could strike this north african country are moving into place. rita williams, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> we still have an active weather pattern showing up on live stormtracker 2 down towards hayward and union city. the red and yellow stretching out there. as far as the rain and forecast level we will take this into your saturday morning. some scattered rain showers out there. but plenty of breaks in the action. we take it into the overnight hours by 12:00. and by 4:00 and 5:00 increase the coverage. once again we
unlike european leaders, the u.s. secretary of state today said regime change is a goal. >> we do believe that a final result of any negotiations would have to be the decision by colonel moammar gadhafi to leave. >> the problem is with moammar gadhafi you can't protect the civilians and leave moammar gadhafi in power. >> reporter: uc berkeley steve fish a regime change expert calls him a meglamaniac. >> could this be the extent that leads to change? it is possible but...
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as u.s. and applied war planes take aim at moammar gadhafi's forces, the bay area house democrats are chastising the president for not outlining america's role sooner and not consulting with congress. north bay congresswoman lynn woolsey and mike honda of san jose want an immediate end to the bombing, saying this. >> he did the right thing. >> reporter: but california democratic senator barbara boxer defends the president's handling of the crisis. >> anyone who says he should have waited doesn't feel the sense of urgency that many of us feel that this man was about to destroy his own people. >> reporter: republicans, too, want clarity tonight. house speaker wants further explanation on both the purpose and goals of the mission in libya. reporting live tonight here in san francisco, i'm heather holmes, ktvu, channel 2 news. [ music ] >> the wet weather force as venue change for brittney spear's free concert in san francisco. why that's being met with both disappointment and relief. >>> and tom
as u.s. and applied war planes take aim at moammar gadhafi's forces, the bay area house democrats are chastising the president for not outlining america's role sooner and not consulting with congress. north bay congresswoman lynn woolsey and mike honda of san jose want an immediate end to the bombing, saying this. >> he did the right thing. >> reporter: but california democratic senator barbara boxer defends the president's handling of the crisis. >> anyone who says he should...
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. >>> more now on the breaking news, this is just in from the u.s. geological service. the japan quake has just been up grated to upgraded to 8.8. that is now considered a great quake. one aftershock measured 7.4. these are pictures of the situation there in japan. this quake happened off the north eastern coast. a little more than 200 miles away from tokyo. if you look across the middle of screen. we have seen running water carrying what appears to be lots of debris, in some cases large pieces of debris. the tsunami has hit the north eastern coast of japan. there are reports of houses, cars, trucks, buildings being drifted away from the scene. you can see it is carrying away a lot of degree. there are reports of at least one building on fire. a lot of buildings buildings in tokyo shaking. the lights inside a building really swinging back and forth. again, the classification of this earthquake, the breaking news right now it is just been upgraded to a magnitude 8.8. that's just about as bad as it gets. that is considered a great quake under the earthquake classification
. >>> more now on the breaking news, this is just in from the u.s. geological service. the japan quake has just been up grated to upgraded to 8.8. that is now considered a great quake. one aftershock measured 7.4. these are pictures of the situation there in japan. this quake happened off the north eastern coast. a little more than 200 miles away from tokyo. if you look across the middle of screen. we have seen running water carrying what appears to be lots of debris, in some cases...
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. >>> u.s. pediatricians are calling on lawmakers to make it illegal for children under 18 to use tanning salons. the american academy of pediatricians says a national survey found that almost a quarter of white teenagers between 13 and 19 had used a tanning facility at least one. some studies suggest the risk of melanoma is 74% higher for people who use tanning beds frequently. older teens can in california with parental permission. >>> see how you can help local children learn lessons from the game of golf while getting a chance to play it, as well. >>> an exclusive east bay golf club is inviting you to hit the links for a good cause. they opened its historic course to the general public again today to raise money for the first tee of oakland. the organization helps at-risk kids learn life skills through golf. the course is also opened to public for the next two mondays. they will donate $20 to the first tee for each person who plays. >>> mark ibaÑez joins us now, sharks and warriors off toni
. >>> u.s. pediatricians are calling on lawmakers to make it illegal for children under 18 to use tanning salons. the american academy of pediatricians says a national survey found that almost a quarter of white teenagers between 13 and 19 had used a tanning facility at least one. some studies suggest the risk of melanoma is 74% higher for people who use tanning beds frequently. older teens can in california with parental permission. >>> see how you can help local children...
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. >>> u.s. supreme court today heard arguments in a sex discrimination case against wal- mart that originated with two bay area women. supporters of women's rights rallied in washington, d.c. in support of plaintiff betty duke. they say wal-mart and its sam club stores routinely paid women less than men and awarded promotions to men rather than women. >> we have filed a lawsuit since 2001. i have heard from numerous women telling me basically the same story as mine. >> reporter: today the supreme court heard arguments about whether the case should go forward as a class action lawsuit that could involve more than 1 million women. if it does proceed it would be the largest such case in history. wal-mart denies the allegations. >>> levi strauss has agreed to pay $1 million of back wages to almost 600 employees. the company had misclassified workers as exempt from over time. workers were required to work off the clock late at night or early in the morning. a levi strauss spokeswoman called the rules
. >>> u.s. supreme court today heard arguments in a sex discrimination case against wal- mart that originated with two bay area women. supporters of women's rights rallied in washington, d.c. in support of plaintiff betty duke. they say wal-mart and its sam club stores routinely paid women less than men and awarded promotions to men rather than women. >> we have filed a lawsuit since 2001. i have heard from numerous women telling me basically the same story as mine. >>...
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the gao says that would save the u.s. government $5.5 billion over 30 years because the life of a coin is three decades. $1 is just a year and a half. >> i would use them. and i think it's a good idea if you can save money. >> but most folks we talked with do not want to see the dollar bill become extinct. >> having all of that change in your pocket is just probably a lot of weight. >> i wouldn't like that as a merchant. i don't think anybody would. >> the owner of oakland sierra deli says although cash register drawers have now been converted for the $1 coins they take up a lot more room than the good old greenback. don't expect changes any time soon. attempts to do away with the dollar have been tried before and failed. in oakland rita william, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> come monday, dog owners plan to protest a proposal to require their pets to be on a leash. the national park service wants to reduce the number of places in the golden gate national recreation area where dogs can go off leash. one of the organizers said
the gao says that would save the u.s. government $5.5 billion over 30 years because the life of a coin is three decades. $1 is just a year and a half. >> i would use them. and i think it's a good idea if you can save money. >> but most folks we talked with do not want to see the dollar bill become extinct. >> having all of that change in your pocket is just probably a lot of weight. >> i wouldn't like that as a merchant. i don't think anybody would. >> the owner of...
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. >>> the pentagon has mobilized tens of thousands of u.s. military personnel to aid in the relief efforts in japan. the aircraft carrier uss round regan is off the japanese coast acting as a refueling base for the japanese helicopters. the marines and other service members are working with the japanese military to carry out search and rescue on the ground. >> the horrific images coming out of japan are having an impact on people thousands of miles away. as ktvu's mike mibach reports, many people here in the bay area are taking action should a monster quake hit here. >> the garage is separate structure. >> reporter: his name is rob adams. his passion. >> this is an la mopar 360. >> reporter: ay 74 dodge. >> my favorite one won the world championship. >> reporter: tucked away in his family's garage. >> utility cords and kleenex. >> reporter: an earthquake kit not just one but two that adams keeps inside his car. >> i feel like people it will shake and there will be some damage and i will just go to the store. people need to think really hard a
. >>> the pentagon has mobilized tens of thousands of u.s. military personnel to aid in the relief efforts in japan. the aircraft carrier uss round regan is off the japanese coast acting as a refueling base for the japanese helicopters. the marines and other service members are working with the japanese military to carry out search and rescue on the ground. >> the horrific images coming out of japan are having an impact on people thousands of miles away. as ktvu's mike mibach...